transitive verb to get over or past; overcome; conquer.These were difficult problems, but with effort, we surmounted them. See the full entry
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fatality
noun a sudden or unexpected death.Although many were injured in the train wreck, there were no fatalities. See the full entry
amend
transitive verb to formally change by rephrasing, or to add to or subtract from (a legislative bill, a contract, a treaty, or the like).The bill will be amended so that it will…
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appoint
transitive verb to name to a particular office or function; designate.The President appointed a new ambassador to the United Nations.The sheriff appointed a deputy to look into the recent break-ins.The broadcasting service…